Nigeria’s Boko Haram blamed for 18 attacks in past two weeks: U.N.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Islamist militant group Boko Haram is blamed for at least 18 attacks on civilians in northern Nigeria in the past two weeks and the escalating violence of the insurgency threatens the security of West Africa, a senior U.N. of…
Yemeni Shi’ites capture city after fighting kills 200
SANAA (Reuters) – Shi’ite Muslim fighters captured one of the main cities in northern Yemen on Tuesday, a local official and residents said, after fighting that has killed at least 200 people and puts the Shi’ites on the outskirts of the capital.
Ugandan leader blames deadly attacks in west on tribal rivalry
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda’s president said on Tuesday that deadly attacks on its security forces near its new oil fields in the west were sparked by a power tussle between local tribes, apparently ruling out Islamists who were once active there.
Britain’s Hague plugs Eurofighter on visit to India
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Britain’s foreign secretary lobbied India on Tuesday to buy Eurofighter military aircraft, suggesting that London has not yet abandoned hope of ousting France’s Rafale from a multi-billion-dollar combat jet order.
Armed men burn police camp, homes and vehicles on Kenya coast
MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) – Armed assailants have attacked a camp of police reservists and burned down nearby homes and businesses, a regional official said on Tuesday, as violence escalates on Kenya’s northern coast. But there were no reported deaths th…
Iranian journalist sentenced to two years and 50 lashes
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian journalist and blogger Marzieh Rasouli reported to Evin prison on Tuesday to serve a two-year sentence and receive 50 lashes over charges of spreading anti-government propaganda, sources close to the journalist said.
Islamic state claims Baghdad bombs; parliament to meet on Sunday
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Islamist militants claimed responsibility for suicide bombings in Baghdad, and there were signs the deadlock paralysing Iraq’s parliament might finally be loosening in the face of the threat from the “Islamic State” that has seized …
Parts of Britain struggling with immigration, say government advisers
LONDON (Reuters) – An influx of immigrants to Britain in the last decade has left parts of the country struggling to cope with the extra pressure on public services, a panel of government advisers said on Tuesday.
Scottish bid to break up UK prompts dread among North Irish loyalists
BELFAST (Reuters) – Horrified that Scotland might break up the United Kingdom by voting for independence this autumn, thousands of Northern Ireland loyalists are preparing to fight back using their favored 17th century battle regalia: drums, flutes, ba…
France set to prevent jihadists going to fight or train abroad
PARIS (Reuters) – France plans to ban individuals linked to radical Islamist groups from leaving the country in a bid to prevent attacks by militants returning from the Middle East, according to a draft bill set to be unveiled on Wednesday.
